NERC licenses first renewable power plant

Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2010

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission on Friday, recorded a landmark when it licensed the first renewable power plant owned by Wedotebary Nigeria Limited.

South Africa’s consumer confidence comes charging back

Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2010

Last year’s recession has been hard for many South Africans, judging by employment losses (some 400 000 formal jobs gone), house foreclosures, nominal house price declines, reduced income and spending, the actual contraction in credit outstanding, huge bank bad debts written off, stock market still 20% off its all-time high and falling economic activity generally during 2009.

Zain launches ‘Zap’ in Ghana

Published by Staff Writer on 17 March 2010

‘Zap’, Zain’s mobile commerce service, was launched today in Accra, Ghana.

Should I trust someone using an Yahoo! email account?

Published by Staff Writer on 16 March 2010

Western business people are often put-off by African professionals making use of web-based email accounts such as those offered by gmail, Yahoo! or hotmail. Does this matter and should one treat such emails with suspicion?

MTN Ghana increases subscribers by 24%

Published by Staff Writer on 15 March 2010

MTN Ghana has increased its subscribers by 24% to 8 million for the year ended 31 December 2009. According to a statement by the mobile operator, “improvements in network quality and capacity, enhanced value propositions, the MTN Zone offering as well as loyalty programmes have enabled MTN Ghana to maintain its market share of 55%, despite fierce competition.” MTN […]

Nedbank focusing on Southern Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 26 February 2010

South Africa-based bank, Nedbank, is mainly concentrating on the South African and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) markets.

Mauritian bank announces SA expansion drive

Published by Staff Writer on 25 February 2010

Mauritius-registered AfrAsia Bank today announced the start of an African regional expansion drive, with initial focus on South Africa.

NERC licenses first renewable power plant

South Africa’s consumer confidence comes charging back

Zain launches ‘Zap’ in Ghana

Should I trust someone using an Yahoo! email account?

MTN Ghana increases subscribers by 24%

Nedbank focusing on Southern Africa

Mauritian bank announces SA expansion drive

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